Wreaths Across America

Program December 15

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Posted Dec. 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM

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Posted Dec. 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Moberly, Mo.

Wreaths Across America, a national wreath-laying ceremony to honor and remember our nation's Veterans will be held at all six Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries, including Jacksonville, on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11a.m.

In 1992, the Worcester Wreath Company began donating wreaths to be placed at the headstones in Arlington National Cemetery. Building on this tradition, the company in 2006 began donating seven ceremonial wreaths to each state and national Veterans cemetery in the country. Today, many individuals and organizations hold campaigns to purchase additional wreaths to be placed at headstones in these cemeteries. More information can be found at their website at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/.

"This ceremony honors Veterans, Active Duty military, and their families by not forgetting, by remembering what they did and what they stood for," said Larry D. Kay, Executive Director of the Missouri Veterans Commission, "We owe a great debt of gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives so we could live free and this is one small way to recognize that debt."

The Missouri Veterans Commission operates seven State Veterans Homes, six State Veterans Cemeteries, and the Veterans Services Program. The Commission is committed to honoring and serving Missouri's Veterans whose dedication and sacrifices have preserved our nation and its freedoms.

For more information about the Missouri Veterans Commission programs, call 573-751-3779, online at www.mvc.dps.mo.gov or on Facebook.